Operating Instructions; System Controls - Buffalo filter Porta PlumeSafe 604 Manual Del Usuario

2.1 System Controls

The electronic system controls on the PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation System(s) are easy to understand
and simple to use. The membrane control panel contains the suction on/off switch, suction power
adjustment, filter life indicator, and service indicator light. See Figure 1.
Note: Please be sure to read all instructions before installing accessories or operating this
equipment. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or personal injury.
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SUCTION ON/OFF & Standby
There are two ON/OFF switches on the PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation System(s). The O N/OFF
switch that completely disables the electrical power to the unit is located on the back or side of
the unit. The suction ON/ OFF switch on the ele ctronic membrane control panel is located in the
upper right hand corner of the membrane panel. To power up the machine, place the power
switch on the rear or side of the machine in the ON position and press the suction ON/OFF switch
on the membrane panel until the suction control lights illuminate. Place the unit in "standby" by
pressing the suction ON/OFF membrane switch to the OFF position. Turn the system main
power off by placing the power switch on the back of the system in the OFF position.
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SUCTION CONTROL
(Membrane Control Panel)
The amount of suction may be adjusted by pressing the UP and DOWN Arrow keys. Pressing the
UP arrow button increases suction and pressing the DOWN arrow button decreases suction. The
suction control should be set at the lowest pract ical setting to c ompletely remove the surgical
smoke from the operative site. Each time either arrow button is pressed, the suction will increase
or decrease by 10%. When two lights are lit on the suction flow indicator, the actual air flow is
the value between the two illuminated percentages.
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FOOTSWITCH / REMOTE SWITCH ACTIVATOR (Membrane Control Panel)
The PPS604 Smoke Evacuation System also comes equipped with a pneumatic footswitch.
A footswitch or a Remote Switch activator may be added to any system by simply plugging in a
BUFFALO FILTER activation accessory into the appropriate jack on the back or side of the unit.
When the footswitch is plugged in, the unit m ay be turned on or off by depressing the footswitch
pedal once for each operati on. For footswitching operation, the suction switch on the membrane
control panel should be in the ON position. For directions on using the Remote Switch Activator,
please see instructions that accompany that product.
BUFFALO FILTER®
Porta PlumeSafe® 604 Smoke Evacuation System – Rev C

Operating Instructions

Section 2.0
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